I don't know these coins at all, and it sounds like you do. And I am not an expert on detecting counterfeits, like some others out here (though I have been learning)
But at this moment, there are 10 different examples of this coin on CoinArchives, and every one of them looks like yours. None of them has any of the differences in design details that have been pointed out.
https://www.coinarchives.com/w/resu...&results=100(If you follow this link be careful because it also picks up fractional bahts).
I also wonder if the surface irregularities (bumps)on the second coin suggest casting?
I think this is a lot of evidence to support your suspicions. It's above my pay grade (or credentials) to say for sure.
